Articles written by Missy Frye
All 22 articles written by Missy Frye
Leave it to Chance: A Review: A Horse Plays Counselor and Cupid
Category: Chick Lit
When single mom Sierra Montgomery inherits an aging horse, she's forced to seek help from a higher power or lose her oldest child. more...
Enoch: A Book Review: Old Testament Blends with Modern Day in Alton Gansky's Enoch
Category: Thriller Fiction
Enoch by Alton Gansky pulls Old Testament personalities into the modern world and reminds readers of what is important. more...
Movies' Best Opening Scenes: Music Sets the Mood in the Film P.S. I Love You
Category: Romantic Films
Music accompanies visuals but also moves plot along, provides character clues and reveals setting. P.S. I Love You's opening scene utilizes music for all these things. more...
Category: Alternative Religions
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions. more...
FIRST Revolutionizes Virtual Book Tours: Blog Alliance Helps Authors Promote Books
Category: Writer Networks
Authors utilize Virtual Books Tours to reach their audience and increase readership. Of the alliances created for this purpose, FIRST is among the best. more...
James McAvoy, A Diverse Actor: Glaswegian Actor’s Career Longer Than You Might Think
Category: Film Stars
Scotland native, James McAvoy, recently captivated Hollywood, but he's delivered high caliber performances for several years. more...
Can Federer Break Borg's Record?: Roger Federer in Line for Sixth Consecutive Wimbledon Title
Category: Men's Pro Tennis Tour
Roger Federer tied Bjorn Borg's feat of five consecutive Wimbledon titles last year. This year's number one seed is poised to go beyond the long-standing record. more...
Diverse Actors: Today’s Underrated, Unrecognized and Immensely Talented Thespians
Category: Film Stars
Not all actors can fill any role. A few such as Alan Tudyk, Giovanni Ribisi and Shia LaBeouf have proven they can by successfully portraying diverse characters. more...
Category: Men's Pro Tennis Tour
The ATP says farewell to a beloved player with the retirement of Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten. Let's look back at this enigmatic character. more...
Ted Dekker's 'Chosen': Lost Books of History, Fantasy for the Ages
Category: Teen Fiction Series
Ted Dekker's latest series is worthy of a place alongside Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. more...
Film Flaw Forgiveness: Do Movie Fans Excuse Imperfections?
Category: Writing for Stage/Screen (general)
Movie fans are forgiving, but screenwriters should hold themselves to high standards and avoid the need for forgiveness. more...
Category: Lifestyle/Pop Culture Books (general)
John Granger uses his background in classical literature to identify Christian symbols and content in the best-selling Harry Potter series. more...
Egypt's SCA Protects Monuments & Visitors: Changes to the Pyramid Plateau Benefit Egypt and Tourists
Category: Egypt Travel
Improved security and aesthetic upgrades for Egypt's Pyramids at Giza will please visitors and improve Egyptian economy. more...
Teenage Suicide in Films: Three Movies and How They Portray Suicidal Teens
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Permanent Record, The Chumscrubber and Charlie Bartlett approach teen suicide from different angles but they all shed light on this growing problem. more...
Movies' Best Opening Scenes: Timeline: Sets Boundaries and Defines Narrative
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Good films quickly establish boundaries of a story - what's possible, not likely and so on. Timeline defines the film's boundaries and narrative in the opening scene. more...
Juno: A Movie Review: Refreshing Look at Teenage Pregnancy
Category: Indie Movie DVDs
Juno MacGuff is old enough for sexual activity but too young for the consequences. She makes the adults look immature as she embarks on her journey of self-discovery. more...
Transformers 2: Fan Expectations: Will Second Installment Become Lost in Sequel Hell
Category: Action Films
Movie sequels rarely measure up to their predecessors. A push for bigger and better often results in loss of character. more...
Megan Fox Breaks Hot Chick Mold: What's Beneath the Beauty?
Category: Film Stars
Sexy nerd with tattoos lives with a former 90210 star, quotes Shakespeare and is current World's Sexiest Woman. Megan Fox isn't your normal hot chick. more...
Movies' Best Opening Scenes: Rio Bravo: A Character Study
Category: Film Westerns
A good film will prepare you for what is to come in the first three to five minutes, if you know what to look for. Rio Bravo (1959) does so with body language and motion. more...
Stage Beauty on DVD: Billy Crudup Portrays 17th Century Actress
Category: Indie Movie DVDs
An emotional tale of one 17th Century actor's journey after women are suddenly allowed to perform. more...
Nim's Island Charms Moviegoers: Fun For the Whole Family Found in Hidden Haven
Category: Fantasy Films
Those looking for quality entertainment for family night need look no further than the charming adventure found on Nim's Island. more...
27 Dresses on DVD: A Perpetual Bridesmaid and Journalist Collide in this Romance
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
Heigl and Marsden's characters fall in love, but their lack of chemistry keeps "27 Dresses" from standing out in the crowd of romantic comedies. more...
